Red Spineless Pineapple
Ananas lucidus
Full sun, Partial sun
Allow soil surface to dry before watering.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | AN-an-us LOO-sid-uss |
|---|---|
| Lore | The genus name Ananas comes from the language of indigenous people of South America. In many languages, pineapple is referred to as ananas. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms intermittently throughout the year. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Showy Fruit |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Allow soil surface to dry before watering. |
| Companion Plants | Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea); Foxtail Fern (Asparagus densiflorus); Plumbago (Plumbago); Philodendron (Philodendron); Trumpet Vine (Campsis) |
Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Best foliage color in full sun. Water regularly during growing season; reduce frequency in cooler winter months. After the mature mother rosette blooms and fruits, it is replaced by younger offsets. These can remain in the ground or pot, or be transplanted.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant